Hi all,
Looking for a UPS that will hold my network in the event of a power drop like I have had today. Ideally, I need it to run:
- Ubiquiti Dream Pro
- Cisco Network Switch
- Ubiquiti AP x 2
I don't have a NAS at the moment, but I will look at getting one soon, so I need some provisions for that in whatever I purchase.
I think that covers everything…… Anything else I've missed, let me know. I don't need it to run for long, maybe 15 to 20 mins would be great.
Thanks, what sort of money did you spend? I found CyberPower UT850EG 850VA/425Watt UPS for $135 which doesn't seem too bad. But I don't want to go too cheap and get something rubbish.
I've got mine at Shopping Express
1 X CyberPower Value Pro 1000VA 550W Backup UPS System $130 (3 years ago)
2 X CyberPower Value Pro 700VA 390W Backup UPS System $115 each (2 years ago)
Thanks, I will take a look and see what roughly pricing is.
I bought a 1000VA just under 3 years ago and the battery just kicked the bucket a few days ago. Only 2 year warranty on them, not sure an ACL claim is worth the effort but I am pretty disappointed. Last UPS I had lasted a lot longer and this one rarely actually had to be used as a backup.
I’ve previously found bargains on eBay for used true sine wave UPSs including a rack mount Eaton 5P with network card & an Eaton 5SC1000.
They just needed new batteries
^This. Assuming you already have a cabinet, a rackmount UPS would fit in nicely with the rest of the Unifi gear. You can usually buy used high end rack mount UPS(APC, Eaton etc) for peanuts if not for free and they only need new batteries. About an year ago I gave away 2 Eatons(4 years old, fully functional needing batteries)for free as there were no takers on eBay.
I do have a small rack in the cupboard which would be nice to have a UPS that is rack mountable, but it is not a requirement.
I'd prefer to buy new rather than 2nd hand, but I did find some reasonable refurbished deals on eBay.
Had an Eaton for a few years seems to work fine though I did replace the batteries at some point. Must remember to cycle them down every month or so….
Find one whose battery you can replace and readily available.
Google “<ups name> battery replacement”.
Sometimes it’s cheaper to buy new UPS.
Sometimes it’s cheaper to buy new UPS.
I am definitely finding that.
I have a CP1300EPFCLCDa purchased second hand bnib with spare unused bnib batteries (in addition to the ones it came with) for $90 off fb marketplace.
Things ive discovered about UPS:
- it's good that you can tell some to shut up and not make beepy noises.
- mine uses 7w when ON and with AC and with no device plugged in.
- it's built in power-meter is hopeless for low currents < 100w
- it does not have MASTER power outputs. These, i think, if it had them would allow a device plugged into MASTER that shutsdown, to then power down the UPS to reduce battery depth of discharge. Mine just keeps on running till 0% or someone manually powers it down.
- its quite inefficient when running on batteries. with NOTHING draining it, when AC is disconnected it only gives 180minutes. With 2x 7ah 12v batteries totalling 168wH, it is consuming 56w of power internally to run its little fan and its display and its inverter.
i had hoped mine would have been more efficient, so that i could run low-loads for HOOOOURS or overnight. And then maybe use it as a camping battery with 6x AC ports.
Alas, no :(
that will hold my network in the event of a power drop
Are you wanting to hold your internet as well? Whether you can do that will depend on what type of internet you have, and possibly on the circumstances of the power drop.
Yes, I have a Wireless Access Link configuration, non-NBN. They have UPS/Generator solutions, so they are generally okay if the power goes out.
The UPS would power the POE wireless link.
I've a few CyberPower Value Pro around the house for that reason (including NAS and small server) for a number of years now and never have an issue with them, work great:
https://www.cyberpower.com/au/en/product/series/value_pro